The mental side of marathon training is tricky. You want to be realistic, confident, and optimistic all at the same time. I feel like I get to a point in training where I am confident and optimistic but then I will have a set back that will make me doubt everything. Today’s post will cover some of the things I have learned about breaking through a mental wall in training. Breaking Through a Mental Wall in ... Read the Post...
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Run to Remember 5k: Not Quite a PR
On Sunday I ran in the Run to Remember 5k held by Charm City Run and sponsored by the Mercy Foot and Ankle Institute. This was my third time participating in this race, and it’s always a great one. Run to Remember 5k Race Recap The race didn’t start until 8:46 which is much later than I usually go out running. I woke up around 5:50 and had some coffee. At 6:30 I ate a banana but knew I would need something more to ... Read the Post...
Meal Planning Week of 9/14 and Lunch Ideas
We have yet another hectic week ahead of us, but I did my best to come up with some easy and quick meals for the week, including some lunch ideas. Meal Planning Week of 9/14 Sunday: Homemade pizza (it’s been awhile, and this is always a fun treat!) We usually make ours with store bought whole wheat crust, tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, grilled chicken, broccoli, spinach, and basil. And Rob puts pepperoni on his ... Read the Post...
Philadelphia Marathon Training Week 4
These training weeks seem to be flying by- but I think that’s a good thing! This was my first week of adding a tempo run and mile repeats. (For the first 3 weeks I did 800s and marathon pace miles/hills as my two mid-week workouts). I also increased the long run distance this week. Philadelphia Marathon Training Week of 9/7-9/13 Sunday 9/7: Rest Monday 9/8: 6.63 miles with 3 mile repeats in 7:11 7:08, and 6:40. ... Read the Post...